Rutgers joined the Big Ten in 2014. They earned their first conference victory that year with a win over Michigan 26-24. Things were already going downhill for Michigan coach Brady Hoke, but the loss to Rutgers helped to usher him out the door.

Harbaugh runs the team unconventionally at times. That includes not releasing the team roster until much later than most teams. NJ.com was not happy with the lack of roster. They wanted it to make a list of college football players from New Jersey.

"Due to the large number of requests currently being processed by this office, it will not be possible to respond to your request within the five-day period accorded by the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. However, under Section 5 (2) (d) of the Act, the University is permitted to extend the deadline for not more than 10 business days beyond the initial due date. The University will respond to your request on or before August 25, 2017."

Harbaugh has followed with this:

Does Michigan gain a competitive advantage by not releasing the roster as early as other schools?